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Why do we talk to babies in a high pitched voice? And is this actually a more effective way to communicate with them?
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Dozens of babies from across Britain come together in this unique series exploring how the first two years of life shape the adults we become. A team of world-leading experts reveal new insights into the development of the baby brain. Based in a specially constructed BabyLab, they explore everything from tantrums and laughing to empathy and learning. This is one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive studies into the first two years of life ever attempted, shining a light on the inner workings of a baby’s mind and ultimately revealing what makes us all who we are.
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